Oct. 15 fifth anniversary of Saint Mother Theodore's canonization

Five years ago, more than a thousand of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin's closest contemporary sisters, friends, companions and other guests were gathered at Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican where Pope Benedict XVI canonized the foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Since then, visitors from all 50 states and from dozens of foreign nations have visited her Shrine in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
The canonization's anniversary falls during the busy month of October which also recognizes Saint Mother Theodore's birthday and feast day (Oct. 2 and Oct. 3) and Foundation Day on Oct. 22. Also, the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest is Oct. 21-23. With respect to the energy required to bring those other celebrations to life, the Congregation made a conscious decision to bring attention to the anniversary in a quiet, but respectful way.
In addition to the daily Eucharistic Liturgy, a video is available in the Providence Center lobby that recalls events and celebrations around the canonization. Pam Lynch, an SP staff graphic artist, created the video with music, using a collection of photographs.
“We just want to offer a gentle reminder that our Mother Theodore is still with us. Her legacy and spirituality are alive today. She is such a treasure to so many people," said Sister Denise Wilkinson, the Congregation's general superior.

So many people still look to Saint Mother Theodore for intervention with our Provident God, and the love, comfort and energy she still provides through her spiritual presence. Take the time to reflect, if you so choose, on what her canonization means to you. What role does she have in your life today?